THE GUIDE TO TAIPEI’S ARTISANS BY MANJU AND LILA


Twin sisters Manju and Lila are creators from Taiwan, known for their unique approach to authentic and eclectic fashion, as well as for their warm and humorous dynamic. Through visuals and writing, they share moments from their daily lives and sources of creative inspiration. With an aesthetic that is both individual and harmonious, they bring a refreshing and captivating perspective to their content.

« Craftsmanship is an art form that embodies authenticity, dedication, perseverance, and precision. At CAME, we immersed ourselves in the world of perfumery, detailing every scent—from the top notes to the base notes—to create our own fragrance. From picking delicate tea leaves to savoring the lasting smoothness of Taiwanese infusions, each meticulous step enriches the character of a refined tea. At the Sin Hong Choon Tea House, we rediscovered these ancestral rituals. Shaping raw clay, firing it, glazing it—manually and intuitively—uncovering the silent strength hidden in each layer of earth: this process nurtured both our minds and souls as we shaped a unique work of art. Every story we encountered became a source of inspiration, and the entire journey left a profound impression on us. »

Aki and Aaron, perfumers


CAME Perfume

No. 3, Ln. 86, Sec. 2, Xinyi Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan

Mr. Wang Guo Zhong, tea master


Sin Hong Choon Tea House

No. 309, Minsheng W. Rd., Datong Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan

Zhang Xinyun, ceramicist


Yeh Shih

1F, No. 5, Lane 14, Alley 11, Section 2, Dunhua South Road, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan

From Tokyo to New York, from Seoul to Paris, each person selected three iconic places, chosen with heart. Sometimes hidden, sometimes unmissable, these spots together trace an emotional geography of craftsmanship and the art of living.